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Kevin Robbins's avatar

I can’t help but wonder if the bankrupting of farmers isn’t in order to drive them off their land so it can be purchased cheaply by American, Chinese and Saudi billionaires.

Joni Foster's avatar

Busy here, too, Rick and finally got around to reading the update and signing up for Ground News.

Here's some positive news from Montana: We went to an Ice Out rally on Friday at 4 pm. We stood on the shoulder of highway 40 along with our signs and 450 or so other folks. 450 may not sound like many, but it is here.

Even more telling was the number of positive reactions from the cars driving by. Except for the occasional diesel truck driver "rolling coal" or flipping us off (those MAGATS are a classy bunch) I'd guess that about 80% honked, waved, and gave us thumbs up.

We feel it is CRITICAL to be there speaking out--To "Be Good & Be Pretti."

Kim Bart's avatar

No pictures. 😔

Renee's avatar

"Maga-nomics" is perfect!

And good luck with those beavers, Rick 😆

Linda Roberta Hibbs's avatar

Thank you, Mr. Wilson, I hope the ad you and others at Lincoln Square does the job it’s intended to do. I enjoy ground news and the chats and conversations with Lincoln Square. Many thanks to everyone involved.

Cathy Brown's avatar

Got ground news. Had it for a couple years now. Good stuff

4legsgood's avatar

You have beavers in the pond? That’s a good thing, in spite of the tunnels. I love beavers. LOVE THEM.

The one thing we can’t do in a post trump world is let that rat fucker Miller slink away. And after today, with Bondi and Blanche arresting black journalists, please go back to those billionaires and tell them to get busy funding actual news. Ask them to pool their money and rescue the Washington Post. For a start.

Have a nice weekend everyone. COLD AF here in VA and me and the critter are getting tired of it.

JDonaldson's avatar

Someone ought to find a way to juxtapose photos of No Country for Old Men’s evil incarnate Anton Chegur with Trump or Stephen Miller. Or RFK Jr, or …

Stephen M. Hatchett's avatar

Check out Ann Telnaes most recent politcal cartoon, "They Are All Responsible", here's da link:

https://substack.com/@anntelnaes...a rogues gallery drawn to perfection! Ann, the Thomas Nast of our time.

Susan R.'s avatar

Rick- Brilliant and biting, as always. Reading and hearing you helps me stay sane. You, HCR, Jeff Tiedrich, The Bulwark, Raging Moderates and Adam Kinzinger. What would we do without your clarity and leadership? This humble American is grateful for independent media. Long live Alexei Navalny. May we all be that brave when the time comes.

Ps I am sure I will get audited for paying you this compliment

Doc Blase''s avatar

About Palantir's creeping into U.K.; I'll reference excellent comedian Josh Johnson's recent London appearance in which he discussed "Can Ice Come To The U.K."?

You can tell by the audience's reaction that most Londoners sure don't think so.

Well, good cousins, we didn't think it could "happen here" either, and it sure AF has happened here.

We all need a good laugh and Johnson will deliver, I promise. Check out that show here:

https://youtu.be/VukAjVNhJlY?t=1

#ETTD, take it to the bank.

Bdub13's avatar

Speaking from a feeling of paranoia, does anyone find significance in the dates of the murders in Minneapolis? Renee Good was murdered on January 7th, the day after lots of negative press about Trump's initiation of the attack on the capital. Alex Pretti was killed on January 24th, the day after the huge protests in Minneapolis, which were negative in Trump's world. What will happen after the next negative news event for Trump?

Jim Ryan's avatar

Ice Barbie belongs in there too

Dulcie Camp's avatar

Always the best digestive comment on the day.

Laura Havranek's avatar

Crazy beavers. Even crazier political situation. Figures MAGA Senators Lindsay Graham would throw a sabotage into avoiding a shutdown But it will not matter. Well got to go to get stuff done. Thanks Rick. Cannot wait for the book

Debi Streett-Idell's avatar

I'm getting increasingly anxious about whether it is possible to have a free and fair election this November, or ever again for that matter. What can we anticipate regarding further voter suppression tactics? How will the records captured in Fulton County be used? How can we combat theft and/or manipulation of our elections?

larry gassan's avatar

Noem, Tulsi, and Pammy Jo are criminals, and are going to discover patriarchy hard realities: They're front-facing for the eventual rug-pull by Trump. Its all fun n games when going their way, but they're disposable.

Stephen M. Hatchett's avatar

Check out Ann Telnaes most recent politcal cartoon, "They Are All Responsible", she's drawn them all in a police line - up room... here's da link: https://substack.com/@anntelnaes...a rogues gallery drawn to perfection! Ann, the Thomas Nast of our time.